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Odd large plants in vegetable garden #763051

Asked July 21, 2021, 3:21 PM EDT

Hi, a month ago the attached plants started growing in our vegie garden. We did not plant them, and have no idea of what they are. Before pulling them all out (about 70 plants), I wanted to find out what they are first. Any helpappreciated. We live in North Lima. Dave & Kathleen Jones

Mahoning County Ohio

Expert Response

HI Dave and Kathleen,

Thank you for your gardening question. That is definately a weed and I would pull it out as soon as possible. In the 3rd picture is the fruit- which contains many seeds and you want to get rid of this before they dry and open. It is called velvetleaf - Abuilon theophrasti. It is an annual weed.

https://www.canr.msu.edu/weeds/extension/velvetleaf

Kim C.  Replied July 22, 2021, 6:13 AM EDT
Thank you very much!  We pulled about 100 large plants out of our garden.  Have a great day! 

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Odd large plants in vegetable garden

Hi, a month ago the attached plants started growing in our vegie garden. We did not plant them, and have no idea of what they are. Before pulling them all out (about 70 plants), I wanted to find out what they are first. Any helpappreciated. We live in North Lima. Dave & Kathleen Jones

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